The Lake House, Raithwaite, Whitby

Outstanding coastal country house offering luxurious accommodation on a grand scale, privately situated with landscaped gardens and garaging.

The Lake House is privately positioned within the coastal countryside between Sandsend and Whitby, commanding stunning views over a tranquil wildlife lake, rolling hills and ancient woodland. Built around twenty years ago from stone under a slate roof, this substantial and distinguished residence offers luxurious accommodation on a grand scale, surrounded by wraparound landscaped gardens and grounds.

Currently used both as a private holiday home and a successful holiday let, The Lake House is equally suited as a main residence.

Porch, vestibule, galleried reception hall, cloakroom/wc, kitchen/dining room, utility area, 2 reception rooms, wc
Principal bedroom suite with bathroom and covered balcony, 5 further bedrooms, 3 further bathrooms (2 en suite), 2 stores
Gated parking, integral double garage with 2 stores, integral single garage
Garden terrace, landscaped gardens, field

In all some 0.8 acres

Find Out A Little More .... - Occupying a peaceful end-of-road position within the private Saltmoore Estate, The Lake House enjoys exceptional privacy. Its nearest neighbour is an award-winning and luxurious wellness-led retreat set within 85 acres of coastal countryside, with multiple restaurants and spa all open to non-residents.

Impressive in scale and beautifully styled, the interiors are designed to maximise natural light and capture the lake and countryside views. Principal rooms flow seamlessly, creating a layout ideal for modern family living and entertaining.

The vestibule, with glazed double doors and sidelights, opens into a grand reception hall that sets the tone for the house, featuring a wood-burning stove and a central bifurcated staircase ascending to a dramatic galleried landing.

The kitchen/dining room, facing south and west, is superbly proportioned and features three sets of French doors opening onto the terrace. The bespoke kitchen includes two concealed walk-in pantry/storage units, granite worktops, and a large central island with gas and induction hob, sink and integrated breakfast bar. There is ample space for a ten-seater dining table, with French doors opening directly onto the terrace and barbeque area, seamlessly connecting indoor dining with outdoor entertaining.

n the first floor, the staircase ascends to a sitting area featuring a traditional open fireplace within a stone surround, full-height windows, and glazed doors opening onto a glorious south-facing balcony - an inviting spot to take in the view. A further set of part-glazed doors opens to the 25 ft x 23 ft drawing room, a striking dual-aspect space with oak flooring, wood-burning stove, Bose ceiling speakers and a half-vaulted ceiling. Tall windows frame magnificent views across the lake and open countryside.

The six double bedrooms, all with fitted speakers and TV points, are arranged over the first and second floors. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a luxurious bathroom with both bath and shower as well as a private covered balcony with glorious views across not only the garden, but also the landscaped grounds of the Estate and surrounding countryside of the National Park.

The second floor galleried landing, illuminated by skylights and the triple-height atrium, gives access to four spacious bedrooms, one of them a family bedroom. All extend into the roof space with generous headroom and enjoy outstanding views. Bedroom 3 benefits from an en suite bathroom, while the remaining three share a stylish family bathroom fitted with a bath and shower.

Throughout the house – including the garage - there is extensive storage, much of it secure and lockable, providing practical solutions for owners who wish to retain personal belongings when letting the property.

Outside - Ornate, electric wrought iron gates open onto a generous driveway with turning area and parking for several vehicles, leading to two integral garages. The larger garage incorporates a utility area and two secure stores, while the garages together provide space for three vehicles.

To the front, a parterre gravel garden is framed by clipped and topiarised shrubs and bounded by a mature beech hedge on one side. The south- and west-facing terrace outside the kitchen/dining room provides an elegant entertaining area with a barbeque space, a formal lawn and views towards the rolling hills. Stone steps rise to a hillside rear garden, fully landscaped and with a pergola taking centre stage. There are raised beds, planted with perennials and one with productive strawberry plants, and an area of lawn overlooking the lake and countryside. A garden gate leads to the adjoining enclosed field, partly planted with fruit bushes.

Environs - Beach ½ mile, Sandsend 1 mile, Whitby 2 miles

The Lake House enjoys an end-of-road position within the estate, surrounded by unspoilt countryside. The nearby Saltmoore Hotel is one of the finest on the North Yorkshire Coast, and just half a mile away lies the sandy beach and the A174 coastal road connecting Sandsend and Whitby.

Sandsend is a charming seaside village with cafés, restaurants, a pub, fish restaurant, shops and a doctor’s surgery. The glorious sandy beach stretches towards Whitby, and the village is framed by the valleyed woodlands of the Mulgrave Estate.

Whitby is an historic seafaring town of national renown, famed for its Abbey, harbour and links to Captain Cook, and is the gateway to the North York Moors National Park and Heritage Coast.

Important Information - Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: G
Services & Systems: Mains water, gas and electricity. Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, radiators on upper floors. Private drainage system.
Fixtures & Fittings: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc., are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation.
Local Authority: North Yorkshire Council
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Directions: Heading from Whitby to Sandsend on the A174, turn left on the privately owned road, signposted ‘Saltmoore’. Follow the road through the Estate, turning left at the only junction. The gates of Lake House lies at the end of the road.
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